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Would you upgrade the above mentioned CPU? I use the pc for gaming, browsing and for running VM's on it. 

 

I have an old H67 motherboard with no USB 3.0 header and want to change that as I'm buying the H440. 

 

Is the LGA1150 future proof? 

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"Future proof" is an iffy term. Tech is always changing so you can never guarantee how long that'll do you. The LGA1150 should be standardish for at least another few years so you should be fine.

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No but I would pick up a better motherboard for the CPU.

 

Could you recommend one? I like to have enough USB ports on the back.

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"Future proof" is an iffy term. Tech is always changing so you can never guarantee how long that'll do you. The LGA1150 should be standardish for at least another few years so you should be fine.

 

And what about the performance of my current CPU? Will the update be worth it? 

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If you want the most future proof socket you can get now that would be 2011-3 probably. Otherwise wait until skylake (LGA 1151 will be new then) which will last you a while.

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This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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And what about the performance of my current CPU? Will the update be worth it? 

No

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Get a decent overclocking board for your 2600K and you will be set for a while. Assuming you will overclock it that is.

My PC CPU: 2600K@4.5GHz 1.3v Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 MB: ASUS Maximus IV RAM: Kingston 1600MHz 8GB & Corsair 1600MHz 16GB GPU: 780Ti Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD, Samsung 830 256GB SSD, Kingston 128GB SSD, WD Black 1TB,WD Green 1TB. PSU: Corsair AX850 Case: CM HAF X. Optical drive: LG Bluray burner  MacBook Pro, Hackintosh

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Get a decent overclocking board for your 2600K and you will be set for a while. Assuming you will overclock it that is.

 

What's your board? Yeah definetly gonna OC it. What are your settings? 

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Could you recommend one? I like to have enough USB ports on the back.

Look on eBay/craigslist for a Z67 board that is to your liking good thing is they will be pretty cheap now.

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Look on eBay/craigslist for a Z67 board that is to your liking good thing is they will be pretty cheap now.

 

Why not Z77?

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Look on eBay/craigslist for a Z67 board that is to your liking good thing is they will be pretty cheap now.

Z68*, P67 boards can OC too though.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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i heard Broadwell is around the corner (Q1 of 15)

your 2600k is a pretty damn epic cpu.

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Hell no that's still an awesome CPU, what you upgrade to wont be that much of a difference

 

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And yes get a better board, get a z77 mpower if you can or a maximus V something

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Just get a decent Z68 or Z77, I think Z77 would be easier to find, but Z68 is cheaper, just find something good at a affordable price

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There are only a few "expensive" Z97 boards with more then 6 usb3.0 ports on the back.

  1. Msi Z97 Xpower AC    8 usb 3.0 ports
  2. Msi Z97 Mpower Max  8 usb 3.0 ports
  3. Msi Gaming 9 AC        8
  4. Msi Gaming 7              8
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What's your board? Yeah definetly gonna OC it. What are your settings? 

I have an ASUS maximus 4 extreme and my 2600K is at 4.5GHz with 1.3 volts. I could go higher but I can't see it making a big enough difference

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There are only a few "expensive" Z97 boards with more then 6 usb3.0 ports on the back.

  1. Msi Z97 Xpower AC    8 usb 3.0 ports
  2. Msi Z97 Mpower Max  8 usb 3.0 ports
  3. Msi Gaming 9 AC        8
  4. Msi Gaming 7              8

 

 

But I need the LGA1155 socket..

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Just get a decent Z68 or Z77, I think Z77 would be easier to find, but Z68 is cheaper, just find something good at a affordable price

 

What do you think of the AsRock Z77 Pro4? Not that expensive and has quite good reviews.. 

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What do you think of the AsRock Z77 Pro4? Not that expensive and has quite good reviews.. 

I like that board, was going to get it for my i5, the h77 one though, but they are basically the same except the Z77 having oc and more pci, its a good budget board

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But I need the LGA1155 socket..

 

Yes i know that, but you was talking about upgrading your current i7. to 4790K

Which in my opinnion isn´t worth it.

Because like i said you also gonne need a more expensive Z97 board then, if you want more then 6 usb 3.0 ports.

 

6 usb 3.0 ports will be the max for your current setup.

If you need more usb 3.0, then you could concider pci-e addin cards.

 

What my advice is, grab the Asrock Z77 Extreme 6, and use an addin card.

Or grab the Asrock Z77 OC Formula with 6 usb 3.0 backports, and 1 usb 3.0 front header, makes 8 ports in total.

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